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Russia on Thursday began rolling out a sweeping embargo on food imports from the United States, members of the European Union and allied nations in response to those countries' economic sanctions for Moscow's aggressiveness in Ukraine. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed an order banning imports of food and agricultural crops from the U.S., the EU, Australia, Canada and Norway. He told a meeting of government officials that products covered by the ban would include meat and poultry, fish, dairy products, fruit and vegetables. Imports of infant food would not be prohibited, he said. Medvedev’s order put flesh on the bones of a decree issued by President Vladimir Putin...

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Russia on Thursday began rolling out a sweeping embargo on food imports from the United States, members of the European Union and allied nations in response to those countries' economic sanctions for Moscow's aggressiveness in Ukraine.
Prime Minister...

Determined to reduce pollutants found in stormwater and elsewhere in the local environment, officials in Winnetka this week moved one step closer to banning the use of coal tar-based driveway and parking lot sealants in the village.
If the proposed...

The completion of the $1 million Skokie Pump Station reconstruction in Winnetka this month is expected to help stem flooding problems in the village, officials said.
Located where a ditch on Cook County Forest Preserve property enters the Skokie River,...

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Oak Park
Two Oak Park residents were robbed at gunpoint of cash, an iPhone and a flip phone, all valued at $500, in the 800 block of Mapleton Avenue at 9:10 p.m. July 16.
Two 21-year-old Chicago men...

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The Illinois Science and Technology Institute (ISTI) on Monday brought together students and teachers with industry, higher education and other key stakeholders at the Museum of Science and Industry to celebrate the conclusion of the R&D STEM Learning...

DeOndre Smith had been out of work for a few months when he heard about a new auto mechanic training program in Evanston.
Certified in painting and dry walling, Smith, 20, said work usually dried up over the winter. He was seeking steady employment and...

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The Eastwood Company and founder, Curt Strohacker, a native of Mount Greenwood, are redefining retail with an experiential format in its new Alsip store.
The Eastwood Company is redefining retail and taking DIY to new levels for customers shopping its...

(Evanston, IL) The Youth Job Center kicked off a new career pathways program in late February. The automotive service and repair career pathways program, for 18-25 year old youth, combines job-readiness training, subsidized work experiences in the...

Village of Skokie vehicle stickers are available now and must be displayed on windshields by August 31. The stickers are available for purchase online at www.skokie.org and at Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street.
All vehicles registered with the State of...

June is a great time for outdoor fun and activities. But when the weather turns hot and humid, it is important to take precautions against heat-related illness. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities, and clothing during...

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Frankfort School District 157-C will conduct kindergarten registration for children who will be entering kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year. Registration will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Grand Prairie Elementary School, 10480 West...

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The fire erupted at a building in the 600 block of High Street, said city spokesman Dan Ferrelli.
When fire crews got there they found a man on the...

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Shifting to unleaded fuel in the U.S. — the last drop...

Several major construction projects in Naperville are facing delays due to the rainy weather this month.
Work at Naper Settlement, Sportsman's Park and the new Knoch Knolls Nature Center has been affected, according to officials.
The delays come as...